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WTRMLN WTR founder on the magic of working with Beyonce Meredith Lepore

OK so pretty much anything Beyonce touches tends to turn to gold, but that doesn’t mean you can completely slack off once she likes your product. That is exactly what WTRMLN WTR Co-Founders Jody Levy and Harlan Berger have done as even though they got the Beyonce nod of approval early on with their company, they have continued to build and innovate to keep their product a hot commodity. Read More

Karlie Kloss wants to get more women into tech jobs and this is how she is doing it Meredith Lepore

We are constantly told there are not enough women pursuing careers in the STEM fields. Part of the problem is the pipeline issue. This is something model and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss has been tackling since 2014 when she launched her foundation Kode With Klossy to help teach young girls to code. Read More

Study: Online crowdfunders trust woman-led ventures more Monica Torres

Looking at three years of Kickstarter data, the university found that women were more likely than men to have their startup ideas funded. Why? Because they were trusted more. Read More

What the cofounder of this hot startup looks for in potential hires Meredith Lepore

Ladders spoke with LOLA cofounder Alexandra Friedman about collaboration, what she looks for when hiring, and being a cofounder, and mother. Read More

The "done is better than perfect" mindset has carried this career guru to major success Meredith Lepore

You may not recognize the name Benjamin P. Hardy but if you are a regular Medium reader or have just Googled basic career or life advice in the past few years (and who hasn’t done that at least once) then you have definitely stumbled upon his work. Read More

These are the knowledge, skills and personality traits that successful entrepreneurs have in common Ladders Contributor

Here’s what I’ve noticed while collaborating with entrepreneurs at Y Combinator and working on several startups. Read More

Most successful entrepreneurs are older than you think Ladders Contributor

The romanticized image of entrepreneurs is a picture of youth: a 20-something individual with disruptive ideas, boundless energy and a still-sharp mind. Silicon Valley has bet on this image for years. But is this right? Far from it. Read More

Advice for entrepreneurs from 16 people who did it themselves Shana Lebowitz

Business advice from entrepreneurs, startup founders, and CEOs comes in handy. We asked 16 entrepreneurs to share some words of wisdom, based on lessons they’ve learned and mistakes they’ve made along the way. Read More

The cheapest and most expensive cities to start a company Raul Amoros

If you’re seeking a home for your startup, maybe consider something away from the coasts, instead of the old standbys, and save yourself some of that venture capital cash for other aspects of your business. Read More

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